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First off, I'm a lip gloss addict. High shine or healthy shine, I'm all for it as long as it doesn't look like I have saliva drooping over my lips. Now this is one of the best formulas I've felt on my lips but not necessarily the best in lip gloss selection at all. Firs of all, don't you love how rich and lovely those shades look inside the tube? I do. Too bad they lack all of that when it's applied. As soon as I apply it to my lip, I see that it's hardly tinted but it is glossy. So here goes, one more layer. Ok, more color but now I see an even amount of color spread out and I feel like I'm wearing too much gloss. But the formula is light weight, super light weight. It's non-sticky so I don't have to worry about my hair getting stuck on my lips anytime soon and it smells light, not strong at all. I also noticed it didn't chap my lips after a period of time. So far so good other than the lack of pigment. The price for this? Could be so much better by lowering it a $5.00 US bill or two because honestly, it's not the best in the market but it will perform just as well as a drug store brand but not necessarily better. The closest equivalent to this that I can say from my own personal experience is a Bonne Bell lip gloss or a Cover Girl one but even Cover Girl seems to have better color pay off compared to this. Come on Sephora, get it moving! You've got work to do...
May 8, 2018
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The formula is runny as other posters have noticed. I highly suggest you keep your surrounding areas covered and skin protected with a heavy emollient to prevent from staining. I have had long hair whenever I tried using this. I have also tried it in different shade. The best results are when you stay around your true hues rather than go drastic. I did find that if I used an ash blonde on my dark brown hair, it lightened it to a medium ash brown. I hated that it dripped so easily. Two boxes were always needed for my hair that went down to my waist. This hair dye is usually one of the more budget friendly boxes, but the results are not the most lasting. I have often experiencing fading even when I leave my hair completely alone. I'm not constantly heat or product styling so the quality of the dye made me definitely want more out of it. I wish the vibrancy was more noticeable. I still felt that while there have been claims of natural highlights that the shades for the most part have been quite flat rather than dimensional.
February 27, 2018
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If you just need an all over color, you can do it yourself with this brand. I found the texture of the dye was perfect because it was cream, it didn't drip or run like many of the other dyes I have tried and found that the color did develop well like other L'Oreal brands I've tried on my black Asian hair. I did enjoy the results. I also like how soft my hair did feel after the conditioner use in the shower and that my hair still looked healthy.
February 2, 2017
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Matte should never mean dull and in Urban Decay's case, it never is. These matte colors deliver such a great pigmented finish that is matte but vibrant and vivid, true to life. The casing is slightly darker than the original token eyeshadow casing but it is still the same size and concept except the contents inside are toned down from the shimmers and glitters that have been twinkling in the spotlight for some time. I think of these as the undercover eyeshadows that certain ladies prefer over the center of attention sparkle pieces. Because there isn't an embellished finish, people might assume this is out for plain Janes who love the brand and want to be part of the group that adores this, but no - it is not. It is for the diva in you that decides that less may just be more especially if you want a little more you to show through. These are beautiful, I tell you. If you try one, you may just get hooked! Take an eyeliner brush, dip it water and pat it on this and line away. It's one of the most innovative eyeshadows that can transform into an eyeliner without all the messy loose particles around that they just simply titled "pigments" which seem to disperse in every direction but where it is wanted. These are obedient eyeshadows waiting for you to give your command and anything you want them to do, they'll grant your wish (maybe except a few things like buy you that hot silver Lexus).
January 11, 2017
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This is quite a tool for merely meeting the fifteen dollar line. With an adjustable setting, hair settings can sure be customed to fit the user to a tee because it's very controllable and also ideal for those who don't feel the need for the highest need but need a little more heat than the minimal. For an evening out with my gals or dinner dates, I turn to this to create a more sultry look or a fun set of beachy waves. As with other heat stylers, this is best used with a protective serum or protective spray to minimize the heat damange to the mane.
September 20, 2016
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Automatic natural eyebrows in a sleek case, thin, and very portable. Forget about pencils, clear brow gel, and more tools to lug around; it's all in here. If you just need grooming, the gel holds hair in place with just a tiny hint of colors to masquerade any sparseness. The powder defines eyebrows and with shades to match your mane whether it's that new redhead in a bottle you just bought or your natural shimmery brown hair, there's something for it from this collection. I like how there are two brushes, one for the gel to spread it thinly and in natural definition because of the domed flat shape and an angled brush for stroking in faux hair that looks real. Tweezers are also inside for an instant touch up or full session of debushing the brows with a handy mirror so you know exactly where you're plucking. The only thing is that I recommend not fully shaping your eyebrows unless you have a full size mirror that reflects your whole face so you can see if your work is even. Just because this may give you the perfect eyebrows doesn't mean you can mess it up on purpose! Just don't mix the gel and the powder as it can get chunky and flaky if you happen to mix or touch either or into the other. I think the price of $30.00 isn't exactly the most reasonable but I'd have to factor in the information that this has lasted me a year and so even though I know cosmetics have to thrown away after a while, I had to hold on to this but no worries, it's getting tossed soon so I can either replace it with the same product or onto the next product to fall in love with.
May 13, 2016
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It did not completely disappoint me because I felt this was a good morning facial wash if you had made sure your skin was 100% clean the night before as it had a challenging time removing all my makeup even with two wash cycles. After that I had to cleanse the rest with a makeup remover to lift the rest that did not seem to budge. It is gentle, non-drying, but it did not deliver a wow factor.
April 3, 2016
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I have very sensitive skin and a bit acne prone and this product has amazed me. On days where my combination skin has dry patches, this buffs on the flaky skin and balances my skin moisture, paving it smoother, and making my skin look more dewy before and after makeup application as well as softer. The liquid is very much like an emulsion with the texture of sugar grains, small enough so they don't damage your skin, tug or pull or even cause broken capillaries. I love how this is safe enough for daily use and I enjoy seeing the results after every single use. This even washes and buffs away the makeup at the end of the day.
April 3, 2016
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I have a love and hate relationship with this cleanser. I like it because it foams and a tiny bit goes a long way. It is gentle so no red face or irritants on my skin type, it seems. However, it does not seem to have the power of other facial washes to remove all the residue from makeup. That is a big factor for me because some nights I really just want to skip the cosmetic removal wipes or cleansers and just go straight to washing. Because of the froth, I would be careful if you have a spinbrush type of cleaner rather than the Clarisonic or a Luna because the spinbrushes may splash product around especially when wet.
April 3, 2016
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I have actually used this as my cleanser for about six months consecutively at one point but after a while, I've found that it was a little drying and not as effective as a cleanser in removing all traces of makeup therefore leading to bad skin. It doesn't have any strong fragrances or harsh ingredients which drew me to it but it didn't make much of a difference after a while because it lead me to move on. I needed something more effective and consistantly good for my skin. I also decided that a tiny bit of salycilic acid may be good for my skin to keep sebum and oiliness in control in certain areas where I tend to shine. So long, Olay facial wash!
April 3, 2016
